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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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